(j3.2006) (SC22WG5.3555) [ukfortran] Good news on cheaper accommodation in Tokyo

[TAKATA Masayuki]

Hi Malcolm,

Sorry I have been extremely busy these days, with personal matters, and cannot 
even read email properly.

At 08/03/10 18:58 +0900, Malcolm Cohen wrote:
> Hi Makki,
> 
> As another low-cost alternative I'd suggest one of the Japanese Inn Group
> members; I've used them quite a lot before for cheap accommodation in Japan.
> In Tokyo I've used Kikuya Ryokan and Sakura Ryokan, both in/near Asakusa.
> I'd describe them as being a bit like B&B's but with no breakfast.
> 
> Their web site is
>    http://www.jpinn.com/
> 
> In my experience, the owners usually have fairly poor English skills,
> but that's not a problem for booking through the web site.
> 
> Of course they also requires commuting...
> ...and the ones that only have Japanese-style rooms also require
> sleeping on the floor, but at least the bed wouldn't be too small.
> 
> What do you think?

I saw the web site you mentioned, and agree that the inns look good enough for 
those who are interested in Japanese-style economical inns.  In particular, I 
know that Annex Katsutaro Ryokan in Yanaka looks nice and it is popular among 
many foreign gests, because it is within 2-min walk from my home!  This one, 
Sakura Ryokan, and Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu would be called in good location for 
commuting.  The meeting place is close to Kamiya-cho Station of Hibiya Line, 
and the officially suggested hotels are close to Daimon Station of Asakusa Line.

I am copying this to WG5 list, instead of putting it in the official information.  
Personally, I take this kind of information very useful, but talking too much 
about inexpensive ways in an official document might sound insulting.  :-)

Folks, if you have any question, feel free to ask me... or Malcolm?!

Regards,

Makki

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